Gold Bar

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gold bar waFurther up Highway 2, and surrounded on all four sides by the Cascade Mountains, is the riverside community of Gold Bar.

As its name implies, Gold Bar was named after prospectors searching for gold along the Skykomish River and its tributaries in 1869.

Gold Bar is situated in the center of the Skykomish River valley and is rich in recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, tours of the State Fish Hatchery, and hiking. Nearby Wallace Falls State Park, located two miles north of Gold Bar, has a 7-mile loop trail leading to the spectacular 265-foot waterfall and panoramic views of the Skykomish River Valley.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett:40 minutes
    • Bellevue: 50 minutes
    • Seattle: 60 minutes
  • Skiing: 10 minutes
  • Boating: 10 minutes

K-12 School District

Sultan School District

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Gold Bar2,1782,1172,4032,406

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4133125125
5-9131145142
10-14150168154
15-19183155164
20-24127119103
25-29103154127
30-34135171164
35-39159181181
40-44181178182
45-49207178192
50-54183175168
55-59153186158
60-64108151156
65-6969132138
70-743789114
75-79295377
80-84142839
85+181522
18+1,5831,8741,884
Median Age384041

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Gold Bar2023
Total2,403.00
White Alone77.11
Black Alone1.08
American Indian Alone1.50
Asian Alone1.04
Pacific Islander Alone0.08
Some Other Race7.74
Two or More Races11.44
Hispanic Origin16.15
Diversity Index55.20

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Gold Bar2023 - 2028
Population0.02%
Households0.07%
Families0.07%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households783808866869
Housing Units835858892892
Owner Occupied Units687704
Renter Occupied Units179165
Vacant Units2623

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Gold Bar20232028
Median Home Value$470,870$617,971
Average Home Value$453,857$668,501
<$50,000391
$50,000 - $99,999440
$100,000 - $149,999130
$150,000 - $199,999290
$200,000 - $249,999330
$250,000 - $299,999201
$300,000 - $399,9998427
$400,000 - $499,999115130
$500,000 - $749,999279409
$1,000,000 +842

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later40
2000-2009127
1990-1999233
1980-1989179
1970-1979106
1960-196928
1950-195939
1940-19495
1939 or Before111

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Gold Bar20232028
Median Household$69,622$79,172
Average Household$86,660$103,972
Per Capita$31,231$37,553

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Gold Bar2023
<$15,00055
$15,000 - $24,99939
$25,000 - $34,99964
$35,000 - $49,999125
$50,000 - $74,999178
$75,000 - $99,999177
$100,000 - $149,999149
$150,000 - $199,99953
$200,000+26

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,118
In-County Residents906
Out-of-County Residents212
Drive Alone760
Carpooled109
Public Transport10
Work at Home179
Less than 5 minutes21
5-9 minutes23
10-14 minutes78
15-19 minutes72
20-24 minutes49
25-29 minutes37
30-34 minutes129
35-39 minutes91
40-44 minutes46
45-59 minutes220
60-89 minutes135
90+ minutes39
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees456
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction0
Manufacturing10
Wholesale Trade4
  
Retail Trade59
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip3
Food & Beverage Stores30
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations5
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music21
General Merchandise Str0
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse63
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing14
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt1
Educational Services117
HealthCare/Social Assist5
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs32
Accommodation4
Food Srv/Drinking Places28
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin11
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp138

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Gold Bar2023
Some High School71
Graduated High School419
Associates Degree244
Bachelor's Degree195
Graduate Degree54

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses44
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus0
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus8
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus1
Food & Beverage Stores Bus1
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus5
General Merchandise Str Bus0
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus3
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus3
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus2
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus5
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus4
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus6
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus7

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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